HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50

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HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook
HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad P50. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

powerful intel processor

comfortable keyboard design

excellent security features

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

dim display brightness

limited graphics performance

Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P50 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad P50
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Pike silver aluminium -
DISPLAY HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45%
Features Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 6MUXHQ
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro M1000M
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPH -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included - Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), SHAREit, Microsoft Office
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP BIOSphere Gen 5, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Security Manager Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Run Gen 3, HP Sure Recover Gen 3, HP Sure Admin Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
Repairability Index 7.1 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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